Leonel da Costa

Industrial Maintenance Engineer with over 15 years of experience in heavy industrial equipment, particularly in port and logistics operations. Specialized in maintenance and troubleshooting of Liebherr mobile cranes, Reach Stackers, Konecranes and Kalmar equipment, with strong focus on reliability, downtime reduction and operational efficiency. Proven experience in diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical and hydraulic failures, using technical documentation and structured problem-solving methods. Currently leading a maintenance team of 13 technicians, ensuring safe operations, task execution and continuous performance improvement. Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance planning, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to minimize equipment failure. Core Competencies: • Heavy Equipment Maintenance • Hydraulics & Electro-hydraulic Systems • Diesel Engines & Transmissions • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) • Maintenance Planning & Scheduling • Team Leadership (13 technicians) Open to opportunities in Angola and international environments, especially in English-speaking countries.Sogester S.A | Luanda, Angola | 2015 – Presente Planeamento e execução de manutenção preventiva, corretiva e preditiva em equipamentos pesados (Liebherr, Konecranes, Kalmar) Diagnóstico e resolução de falhas mecânicas, elétricas e hidráulicas complexas Implementação de melhorias contínuas para redução de falhas e aumento da disponibilidade dos equipamentos Coordenação de equipa de 13 técnicos de manutenção Aplicação de análise de causas raiz (RCA) para eliminação de falhas recorrentes Supervisão de sistemas críticos: motores diesel, sistemas hidráulicos, transmissões e elevação Garantia do cumprimento das normas de segurança e procedimentos operacionais